Mosquito Control

Mosquito Spraying

The City sprays for mosquitoes Monday - Thursday during the mosquito season. The City uses an EPA approved application.

Ditch & Sewer TreatmentsIn addition to mosquito spraying, the City treats drainage ditches and the storm sewer system (areas of standing water) with Environmental Protection Agency - approved Altosid briquets. This is the most effective approach in reducing the mosquito population by killing the mosquito larvae before it has the opportunity to become an adult.

Mosquito Control Tips

Nothing takes the fun out of an evening barbecue outdoors like a bunch of bloodthirsty mosquitoes. In addition to inflicting a painful bite, mosquitoes can transmit diseases. You can help keep your local mosquito population under control by following our mosquito control tips (PDF).